The European Union-funded Light Up South East (LUSE) Programme has begun installing a low-voltage electricity distribution network in Buchanan’s Korean Farm Community, marking another step toward expanding access to reliable electricity in Grand Bassa County.
Work resumed after a brief interruption caused by heavy rainfall, with project teams returning to the field to begin stringing low-voltage lines that will carry electricity from newly built infrastructure to consumers.
The new distribution network will supply electricity to homes, schools, health facilities, and businesses in the Korean Farm Community and nearby areas, improving access to reliable and affordable power.
The LUSE Programme is funded by the European Union and implemented by the Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) in partnership with the National Authorising Office (NAO), with support from local and international technical partners.
The project forms part of a broader effort to expand electricity access across southeastern Liberia by strengthening energy infrastructure and extending service to underserved communities.
Officials say the expansion is expected to support local businesses, improve healthcare and education services, and create new economic opportunities by providing communities with a stable source of electricity.
The Korean Farm Community is one of several areas benefiting from the programme, which aims to ensure that new electricity infrastructure is backed by safe and reliable distribution systems capable of meeting future demand.
The European Union says it remains committed to supporting Liberia’s energy sector through investments that reduce energy poverty, promote sustainable development, and drive long-term economic growth.
The Light Up South East Programme continues to play a key role in extending electricity to communities across southeastern Liberia, helping improve livelihoods and expand opportunities through greater access to modern energy.
